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GL53 EHK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,979 mi
Last recorded89,979 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 EHK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 89,979 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall an in tread

Rear parking brake lever high

damage to front bumper

Fail 5 Sep 2018 89,979 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge not yet to ply or cords

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall an in tread

Rear parking brake lever high

damage to front bumper

Pass 1 Sep 2017 87,925 miles

Front bumper has damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 87,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper has damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 85,954 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked on side wall

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 85,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in treads

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked on side wall

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,047 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 7 Sep 2015 84,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 10 Oct 2014 79,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 79,692 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2013 69,753 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2012 66,664 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,920 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,442 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 49,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 49,071 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,883 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,922 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 18,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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GL53 EHK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL53 EHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL53 EHK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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